Obituary: Juliana PrinceJuliana Prince Juliana “Judy” Hamberg Prince passed away in her home on Jan. 19, 2016. She was born Sept. 3, 1914, in her grandmother’s summer home on Mount Nebo to the late Leo H. and Bennie Wheat Hamberg both of Lonoke. Although her childhood was spent in Conway, Judy has been active in and around Mount Nebo all of her life. She spent summers there with her grandparents, Charity Rosanna and Pat H. Wheat. On the mountain, Judy enjoyed tennis,...

Obituary: George AlbinGeorge Albin CLARKSVILLE — George S. Albin, 78, of Clarksville, was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Norwalk, Conn., and died on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Clarksville. George is preceded in death by his parents, George S. Albin Sr. and Sadi Albin and a sister, Barbara Cote. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Sue Shackleford Albin of Clarksville; two stepsons, Steven Fatheree of Fayetteville and Jesse LeBoeuf of Clarksville; daughter, Meagan Blair of Ca...

Obituary: Billy StatonBilly Staton MAGAZINE — Billy Thames Staton, 89, of Magazine passed from this life on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Danville. He was born May 21, 1926, in Magazine to Joe Leslie and Lucille (Hicks) Staton. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Baptist Church in Magazine but attended the Old Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Carpenters Union Local No. 71, the Cat...

Obituary: Marvin DavisMarvin Davis POTTSVILLE — Marvin Davis, 91, of Russellville, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at the Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The son of Harrison Jr. and Amelia (Glassford) Davis, he was born Nov. 13, 1924, in Post, Texas. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a poultry equipment installation technician and a member of the Rogers Rye Post No. 2283 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed wood carving, gard...

Obituary: Carol FimbresCarol Fimbres DARDANELLE — Carol Faye Fimbres, age 65, of Hector, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born Oct. 16, 1950, at Coosbay, Ore. to the late Floyed and Susan Mary Roberts Williams. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Lee Lenhart. Survivors include her life companion, Antonio Roma Avalos of Hector; two chi...

Obituary: Lester R. BarnesLester R. Barnes Lester R. Barnes, 92, of Russellville, finished his race and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. The son of William and Betty Lou (Russell) Barnes, he was born July 22, 1923, in Roland, Okla. He married Mae Nichols on April 1, 1950, at Fort Smith. Lester graduated from the Missionary Baptist Seminary and was a member of the Hatley Missionary Baptist Church and the Ame...

Obituary: Eric Kendall JonesEric Kendall Jones ALMA — Eric Kendall Jones, 50, of Dover, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, in his home. He was born Jan. 10, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark. to the late Bill Marshall and Janice Gail (Ruth) Jones and also preceded in death by two brothers, Randy and Tim Jones. He was an employee for an Auto Repair Shop, a former resident of Alma, Ark. and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include one daughter, Devon Jones of Cedarville; two sons...

Obituary: Bessie CothrenBessie Cothren ATKINS — Bessie E. Cothren, 95, of Atkins, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at the Atkins Care Center. She was born July 11, 1920, in Atkins, daughter of Louis W. and Sarah Duvall Farmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and six sisters. She was of the Free Will Baptist faith, and 30-year employee of the Atkins Pickle Company. She is survived by her son, David W. and wife Jean Cothren; grandchildren, Debb...

Obituary: Shirley RileyShirley Riley MILTON, Fla. — Shirley Riley, age 58, formerly of Appleton, left this world to join her Heavenly Father and family members on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Milton, Fla. at the home of her sister. She was born March 10, 1957, in Hector. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Gib and Mona Walters; a brother, Gilbert Walters; and a niece, Mona Hankins Strandridge. She is survived by two sons, Gilbert “James” Davis of Dover and Je...

Obituary: Glenda MorrisGlenda Morris DARDANELLE — Glenda Joann Morris, age 67, of Dover died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. She was born April 24, 1948, at Midland, Texas, to the late Napoleon and Velma Mobely Oldaker. She was a LPN and a great mother and grandmother, who loved quilting, sewing, baking, cooking and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Jimmy L. Morris. Survivors include five children, Leon Morris (Sherry) of Dover, Lisa Te...

Obituary: James BlackburnJames Blackburn ATKINS — James Blackburn, 60, of London, Ark., went home to meet Jesus, family and friends Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. He was born April 3, 1955, in Elkin, N.C., son of the late James Troy and Elizabeth Currie Blackburn. He was a United States Marine veteran, retired from Arkansas Nuclear One and was a loving father, husband and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Frances Blackburn. He is surviv...

Obituary: Willa IngramWilla Ingram Willa Mae Handley Ingram, 74, of Russellville, formerly of Van Buren, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The daughter of Virgil and Nona Henderson Horn, she was born Jan. 21, 1942, in Coin, Ark. She was a 1959 graduate of Harrison High School. She worked as a secretary with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for over 40 years in Fort Smith. She was a membe...

Obituary: Erma HendersonErma Lou Henderson, 78, of Russellville and the matriarch of the Henderson family went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. The daughter of William and Alma (Hosey) Roberts, she was born Sept. 21, 1937, in Murfreesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Vernon Roberts; a sister-in-law, Faye Roberts; and two precious grandsons, Brandon Mabry and Josh Henderson. She was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and Bo...

Obituary: Randy CosseyRandy Cossey DARDANELLE — Randy Joe Cossey Sr., age 53, of Dardanelle died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born June 19, 1962, at Russellville to Radius and Stella Cossey. He was a member of the Round Rock Church. Survivors include his wife, Kim Cossey; children, Mikel Joe Cossey (Jennifer), Randy Cossey Jr. (Shannon), Jonathan Cossey; one stepdaughter, Sherrie Litsey (Lee); five brothers,...

Obituary: Barbara BallardBarbara Ballard DARDANELLE — Barbara Lee Ballard, age 64, of Ola died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1951, at Port Angeles, Wash. to Lester and Maureen Greenberg Heimbecker. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Russellville and loved to sew, knit and crochet. She was preceded in death by her father; three brothers, Lesly Heimbecker, Davis Heimbecker, Wesly Heimbecker. Survivors include her husband, ...